With Retractable Or Readily Detachable Chassis Patents (Class 361/725)
  • Patent number: 8564959
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing problems and disadvantages associated with attaching portions of equipment chassis to the remainder of the equipment are provided. An information handling system may include a housing, a cover configured to at least partially enclose the housing, and an engagement assembly fixedly coupled to the housing. The cover may include an open slot having an opening and a projection. The may have a bearing movable relative to the housing, the bearing configured, when moved, to pass through the opening to engage with the projection to couple the cover to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Charles D. Hood, III, Matthew McGowan
  • Publication number: 20130265725
    Abstract: The invention provides storage enclosure, comprising an enclosure housing; one or more drawers slidably arranged within the enclosure housing, wherein each drawer has a pivotably mounted midplane having storage media coupled thereto wherein the storage media are coupled to both sides of the pivotably mounted midplane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: XYRATEX TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventor: Laurence A. Harvilchuck
  • Patent number: 8553418
    Abstract: An assembly includes a power supply unit, a base, and an enclosure. The base includes a bottom plate. The enclosure includes a bottom panel. A flexible piece is connected to the bottom panel. The power supply unit is located on the bottom panel. The bottom panel is located on the bottom plate of the base. The flexible piece is located between the power supply unit and the bottom plate, and is elastically bent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nai-Juan Li, Zhi-Ping Wu
  • Publication number: 20130258604
    Abstract: A moveable tray assembly having a cable retention feature. The moveable tray assembly can include a console with a moveable tray that has a first end, a second end, and a planar portion extending between the first end and the second end. The planar portion can be dimensioned for a portable electronic device to lay flat thereon and thus hold the device. The second end of the moveable panel can have a slot extending towards the first end a predefined distance. The slot has a width and the width is dimensioned such that an electronic cable can fit through the slot, but a connector end of the electronic cable cannot fit through the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
    Inventor: Jonathan Joseph Quijano
  • Patent number: 8537533
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body and a support assembly. The support assembly includes four support components arranged at four sides of the main body. Each support component includes a first arm and a second arm. A first arm includes a first end portion rotatably connected to one end of one of the four sides of the main body, and a second end portion extending from an end of the first arm. The second arm includes a third end portion rotatably connected to the other end of the side of the main body and defines a sliding groove. A pin is connected to the second end portion and slidably received in the sliding groove. The pin is capable of being held in various positions by friction between the pin and the sliding groove, allowing the support components to maintain at a desired orientation for supporting the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hsiung-Wei Sung
  • Publication number: 20130235532
    Abstract: A chip card holder includes a base, a first retaining board attached to the base, a second retaining board attached to the base spaced apart from the first retaining board, and a receptacle is defined between the first retaining board and the second retaining board. The first retaining board has a first electrical connector. The second retaining board has a second electrical connector. A drawer is movably received in the receptacle. When the drawer received in the receptacle, the chip cards are retained between the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: CHIA-HSIN CHANG
  • Publication number: 20130229775
    Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, an information handling system comprises an information handling resource and a chassis. The chassis includes a slot configured to receive the information handling resource. The chassis also includes a first rack ear and a second rack ear, each configured to facilitate removal of the information handling system from a server rack system. The first rack ear and second rack ear are further configured to interface with a first cover configured for placement on a first side of the chassis and a second cover configured for placement on a second side of the chassis, respectively. The first cover acts as the top of the information handling system and the second cover acts as the bottom of the information handling system when the information handling system is in the tower configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard A. Crisp, Austin J. Orand, Paul D. Kramer
  • Patent number: 8508929
    Abstract: An enclosure assembly and system are provided for implementing cover-mounted, auto-docking for multiple DASD configurations in information technology equipment. A user selected direct access storage device (DASD) configuration is mechanically attached to an enclosure cover. A cover interposer card is mechanically attached to the enclosure cover and electrically connected to each DASD in the user selected DASD configuration. An electrical connector mates with the cover interposer card as the cover is installed through a sliding motion with a chassis and base planar of the enclosure assembly. A flexible cable interconnect attached to the mating electrical connector is connected to the base planar. The enclosure assembly enables high density, high performance modular server architectures without compromising processor performance or planar electrical architecture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Nadia Anguiano-Wehde, Aaron M. Hegrenes, Seth D. Lewis, Thomas S. Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 8498309
    Abstract: A data transport module includes a connector to be received and coupled to a backplane within a modular platform. The data transport module also includes another connector to be received and coupled in a slot resident on a board such that the data transport module is coplanar to the board when received and coupled in the slot. The data transport module further includes one or more data transport interfaces to forward data between the board and the backplane via the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Edoardo Campini, David Formisano, Marwan Khoury, Bradley T. Herrin
  • Publication number: 20130182393
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a battery-mounting structure includes a first housing, a second housing including a display device including a display screen, a hinge configured to attach the second housing to the first housing rotatably between a first position in which the display screen is covered with the first housing and a second position in which the display screen is exposed, and a battery configured to be attached to the first housing and including a recess configured to accommodate a part of the second housing in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventor: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
  • Patent number: 8477505
    Abstract: The present invention provides a peripheral device with limited relative angular movement. The peripheral device is configured for detachable operative interconnection with a computing device and comprises a first portion, a second portion, and an operatively connected peripheral device component. The first portion includes a first hinge portion, which defines an axis of rotation, and comprises a first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first protrusion is disposed axially separated at a predetermined distance from the second protrusion. The second portion includes a second hinge portion, which is operatively interconnected with the first hinge portion to allow the first portion and the second portion to rotate relative to one another about the axis of rotation between a first angle and a second angle. The peripheral device component provides one or more peripheral device functions. The first angle and the second angle at least in part are defined by the first protrusion and the second protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: NETGEAR, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Richard John Samuels, Mark Andrew Timmerman, Edwin Sy Liu
  • Patent number: 8477493
    Abstract: A storage device for a tablet personal computer is provided. The storage device includes a base and an upper cover for fixing the tablet personal computer. The base includes a foldable structure. When the foldable structure is folded and stacked on a side of the base, a receiving space for fixing a keyboard device is defined by the base and the foldable structure. In such way, the tablet personal computer and the keyboard device can be simultaneously stored within the storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Primax Electronics, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Che Wu, Chun-Nan Su, Chih-Hung Lin, Chung-Chun Wu
  • Patent number: 8478369
    Abstract: A mobile device includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing includes a first track surface parallel to a first direction, and a first housing first flat surface perpendicular to the first direction. The second housing includes a first pin, and a second housing first flat surface facing to the first housing first flat surface. The first pin protrudes from the second housing first flat surface. The second housing first flat surface slides along the first housing first flat surface, and the first pin slides along the first track surface, therefore the second housing slides with respect to the first housing. The mobile device is provided, in which smooth sliding without backlash is possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventor: Toshinobu Ogatsu
  • Patent number: 8472167
    Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus including a chassis configured to accept a plurality of blades. The chassis may contain a backplane assembly may include a backplane bus bar configured to provide electrical power to the plurality of blades and a power supply configured to deliver electrical power through a power delivery bus bar. A clamp may be disposed to force the power delivery bus bar into electrical contact with the backplane bus bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Ixia
    Inventors: Robert Walance, Lance Buterbaugh
  • Publication number: 20130155604
    Abstract: A server structure with a swappable tray includes a chassis housing, two power supply devices and a plurality of motherboard trays, and the chassis housing has two parallel motherboard areas, and each motherboard area has a power slot formed at a rear section and a plurality of tray slots at a front section, and each power slot is formed at the same position of each motherboard area, and each power supply device is plugged into each respective power slot, and each motherboard tray is in the same shape and has a motherboard, and each motherboard tray has an opening and a storage unit set installed through the opening, and each motherboard tray can be swapped and plugged into any one of the tray slots. Therefore, the motherboard tray can be installed freely at any position according to the using requirement, so as to improve the overall functionality and convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Te-Chang Lin
  • Patent number: 8456844
    Abstract: An adjustable mount assembly and a related rack mount system are provided. The adjustable mount assembly is adapted for mounting a user interaction device outward from a cabinet structure comprising a first surface and a second surface adjacent to the first surface. The adjustable mount assembly comprises a moving member movable substantially horizontally with respect to the first surface. The adjustable mount assembly further comprises an adjustable frame member coupled to the moving member for mounting the user interaction device, wherein a length of the adjustable frame member is adjustable with respect to the second surface. In accordance with an embodiment, the adjustable frame member comprises a two-fold sliding track, wherein the two-fold sliding track comprises a first fold slidably mounted on the first surface and a second fold fixedly holding the user interaction device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ten-Zen Chou, Fwu Bin Hsu, Yao Yih Wang
  • Patent number: 8456830
    Abstract: A motherboard includes a switching circuit, a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) connector connected to a hard disk drive (HDD), a first serial attached small computer system interface (SCSI) (SAS) connector, and a connector connected to an SAS card. A second SAS connector is arranged on the SAS card and connected to the first SAS connector. The switching circuit is connected to the SATA connector and the first SAS connector. The switching circuit is disconnected from the first SAS connector if the HDD is an SATA HDD. The motherboard communicates with the HDD through the switching circuit and the SATA connector. The switching circuit is connected to the first SAS connector if the HDD is an SAS HDD. The motherboard communicates with the HDD through the SAS card, the first SAS connector, the switching circuit, and the SATA connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zheng-Heng Sun, Kang Wu
  • Patent number: 8441788
    Abstract: A server including a rack, chassis, a power module, first copper columns, and second copper columns is provided. The rack has a front end and an opposite back end. The chassis are disposed in the rack and suitable for being pulled out from the front end. Each chassis contains a motherboard module. The power module is disposed in the rack. The first copper columns are fixed on the rack, electrically connected to the power module, and are suitable for electrically connecting an external power supply. The second copper columns are fixed on the rack and electrically connected to the power module and the motherboard modules. A high voltage from the external power supply is transmitted to the power module via the first copper columns. The power module converts the high voltage into a low voltage and transmits the low voltage to the motherboard modules via the second copper columns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Ji-Peng Xu
  • Publication number: 20130107465
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus including a first body, a second body, a connection port module and a pushing rod module is provided. The second body pivoted to the first body so that the second body is able to be opened and closed relative to the first body. The connection port module is movably disposed in the first body and has a pushing portion. The pushing rod module is disposed in the first body. A first end of the pushing rod module is coupled to the pushing portion, and a second end of the pushing rod module is coupled to the second body. When the second body spreads out relative to the first body, the second body drives the pushing portion by the pushing rod module so that the connection port module is exposed from the first body by moving relative to the first body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: ACER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Yi-Ta Huang, Cheng-Nan Ling, Yan-Lin Kuo
  • Publication number: 20130107464
    Abstract: An AC/DC power supply apparatus includes a hollow casing and a power conversion unit. The hollow casing includes an upright partition therein. The power conversion unit is mounted on the upright partition. The power conversion unit converts alternating current into direct current. The hollow casing includes a detachable casing plate at one side thereof relative to one side of the upright partition. The power supply apparatus of the present invention can decrease loss of current during transmission. When the power conversion unit is damaged, the casing plate can be disassembled for replacement of the damaged electronic parts of the power conversion unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: Mu-Chun LIN
  • Patent number: 8433063
    Abstract: Assemblies and methods are provided for facilitating copper-wire patching. More particularly, the assemblies and methods involve mounting patch ports arranged along a horizontal plane (horizontally-aligned) with respect to a tray. The tray is movably mounted with respect to a cabinet enclosure, e.g., via a pivotal or translational (sliding) relationship, thereby providing easy access to the ports. The horizontally-aligned configuration advantageously increases patching density within a cabinet structure while maintaining port accessibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Murano, Chester H. Rynaski
  • Patent number: 8429381
    Abstract: A micro grid apparatus and associated method of formation. Multiple tiers are formed. The tiers are distributed and sequenced in a vertical direction such that each tier is at a different vertical level in the vertical direction. Each tier includes a multiplicity of complex shapes interconnected by bridge modules. Each complex shape is a physical structure having an exterior boundary. Each complex shape includes multiple docking bays such that each docking bay is configured to have a module latched therein. Each complex shape is either a power hub including rechargeable batteries or a processor hub including processors. A sensor module is latched in a sensor docking bay and an actuator module is latched in an actuator docking bay of each complex shape in one or more tiers of the multiple tiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Ian Edward Oakenfull
  • Patent number: 8427823
    Abstract: In a mounting device for disk drive, two HDDs are retained in an outer case that forms the mounting device, and an inner case with guiding grooves each including an oblique groove and a parallel groove formed thereon is provided. When the inner case is extracted, the HDD on the front side is caused to ascend in the vertical direction to a position where the HDD on the front side does not obstruct the extraction of the HDD on the back side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventor: Satoru Yamada
  • Patent number: 8413833
    Abstract: A ruggedized case for transportation and protection of electronic equipment used in harsh commercial or military environments. The ruggedized case is 30-70% lighter than other similar competing cases through the use of lightweight, low-density, superior strength composite materials. The ruggedized case includes a multi-panel case body open at each end and two removable covers. A chassis which may be vibration and shock isolated, and a removable rack mount frame are also provided. Each component of this ruggedized case, including recessed cover latches, and handles, weather and airtight seals, adjustable rack mount frame lock mechanisms, and vibration isolators, have been significantly improved to provide more ergonomic form and functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: TCF Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Taylor, David Root
  • Patent number: 8418219
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for simultaneously testing multiple set-top boxes uses a test equipment structure or frame for receiving a known good set-top box and a plurality of set-top boxes to be tested against a known good set-top box. A movable shelf structure is provided for electrically connecting at least each set-top box to be tested by a single sliding motion. Connectors on a backplane are made moveable to adjust for slight variations in the position of the connectors on the set-top boxes. An infrared control system generates an infrared signal to transmit to each set-top box and other related equipment in the testing operation such as televisions and receivers such that the function of each set-top box and related equipment is the same at each instant. Analyzing equipment is provided to analyze at least the audio output of each set-top box being tested at a selected channel and compared to the audio output of the known good set-top box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Communications Test Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald J. Parsons, Michael P. Parsons, Jobin N. Thomas, John Goldman, John J. McGrath, Gordon Gar-Tung Lo, Peik-Chein Khor
  • Patent number: 8411436
    Abstract: A heat sink assembly is packaged by placing the heat sink assembly in a container. The container is secured within a hard disk drive cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Chi-Wen Chou
  • Publication number: 20130077259
    Abstract: A double circuit board module includes a bracket, a pivot rack pivotably mounted to the bracket, a first circuit board fixed to the bracket, and a second circuit board fixed to the pivot rack. After the pivot rack is pivoted away from the bracket, the first circuit board is exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: GUANG-YI ZHANG, MENG-QI ZHANG
  • Patent number: 8405984
    Abstract: An adjustable filler panel assembly, configured for use in an electronic equipment enclosure, includes a first panel and a second panel, each adapted to block airflow. The first panel has pairs of horizontally aligned adjustment openings formed therein, and the second panel has a pair of horizontally aligned attachment members disposed near one end. The first and second panels are connected to one another in an overlapping arrangement to form an air-blocking panel assembly with the attachment members of the second panel being aligned with and connected to a pair of adjustment openings of the first panel. In addition, the first panel and the second panel are telescopically adjustable relative to one another such that a length of the air-blocking panel assembly is selectively adjustable to fill at least a portion of an opening in the electronic equipment enclosure, thereby blocking air from flowing through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Brian Donowho, Richard Evans Lewis, II
  • Publication number: 20130070422
    Abstract: Systems and methods are hereby provided for enclosures having integrated handle features for storing one or more storage devices. The system includes a rigid frame and multiple bays. Each bay includes a body movably attached to the frame, wherein repositioning of the body with respect to the frame is restricted by at least one holding element of the frame to a limited range of motion. The body defines a receptacle for receiving and holding a storage device. Each bay also includes a lever arm rotatably attached to the frame, the lever arm comprising a cam surface to engage with the body and to move the body upon rotation of the lever arm. When the lever arm achieves a first position, the body engages the storage device with a communication channel, and when the lever arm achieves a second position, the body disengages the storage device from the communication channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: LSI CORPORATION
    Inventors: John M. Dunham, Alan T. Pfeifer, Chen-Hsing Peng
  • Publication number: 20130063894
    Abstract: A server includes a rack, at least one server unit, at least one communication exchange unit, at least one rack control unit and an electric power transmission unit. The rack has a plurality of shelving spaces. The server unit, the communication exchange unit, and the rack control unit are moved into or moved out of a corresponding shelving space along a horizontal axis, respectively. The server unit is communicatively connected to the communication exchange unit, and communicates with the rack control unit through the communication exchange unit. The electric power transmission unit is disposed in the rack and runs adjacent to the shelving spaces along a vertical axis. After the server unit, the communication exchange unit and the rack control unit are moved into corresponding shelving spaces, the server unit, the communication exchange unit and the rack control unit are electrically connected to the electric power transmission unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shi-Feng Wang
  • Publication number: 20130063900
    Abstract: An electrically connecting module suitable for an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a chassis disposed in a rack. The rack has an electrically connecting terminal. The electrically connecting module includes a shell, an adjustable position-limiting element, a circuit board and a connector. The adjustable position-limiting element connects the shell to the chassis. The shell is able to move relatively to the chassis. The circuit board is disposed in the shell. The connector is disposed on the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit board. When the chassis enters the rack, the electrically connecting terminal presses the shell to adjust the position of the shell, such that the connector is connected to the electrically connecting terminal. When the chassis is pulled out from the rack, the connector is moved with the chassis such that the connection between the connector and the rack is terminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shi-Feng Wang
  • Publication number: 20130063901
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis, a main board module and an electrically connecting module. The chassis is slidably disposed in a rack. The rack has an electrically connecting terminal. The main board module is disposed in the chassis. The electrically connecting module includes a circuit board and a first connector. The circuit board has a first connecting end corresponding to the main board module and a second connecting end corresponding to the rack. The first connecting end is electrically connected to the main board module. The first connector is disposed on the circuit board and electrically connected to the second connecting end. When the chassis is in the rack, the first connector is electrically connected to the rack. When the chassis is pulled out from the rack, the first connector is moved with the chassis such that the electrical connection between the first connector and the rack is terminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shi-Feng Wang
  • Patent number: 8395899
    Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a housing and a baffle plate. The housing includes first and second side walls with a passage defined therebetween for a functional module to extend through. A flexible plate is secured on the second side wall. A button and a block protrude from the flexible plate towards the passage. A button slot and a positioning slot are defined in the second side wall. The baffle plate has a fixing end pivotally fixed on the first side wall and a free end which is able to reach the second side wall and obstruct the passage. A positioning tab is formed on the free end. When the free end reaches the second side wall, the positioning tab extends into the positioning slot, and the block extends into the positioning slot and blocks the positioning tab to prevent the baffle plate from vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiao-Zheng Li, Si-Wen Shu
  • Patent number: 8395907
    Abstract: A multi-sensor alarm apparatus, may prevent and/or may deter a theft and/or a removal of one or more articles from a display stand. A base, a main body and a head unit are provided. The base and the main body are secured to the display stand. The multi-sensor alarm apparatus monitors an integrity of the attachment of the main body to the base with a separation sensor. Further, the multi-sensor alarm apparatus monitors sensors connected to the head unit and/or to the main body. The sensors may be removed and/or added as needed depending on the articles to be secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: SENNCO SOLUTIONS, Inc
    Inventors: Christopher Marszalek, Jim Groth, Daniel Horvath, Andy Reynolds, Edward T. Eaton, Kerry Berland, Try Ty, Mark Kmiecik
  • Patent number: 8385076
    Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a case, an inner body and a pivotable arm pivotally connected on the inner body by a pivot. The case defines an opening at a first lateral side thereof and a latching hole at a second lateral side thereof adjacent to the opening. The inner body is inserted in the case through the opening. The pivotable arm includes a frame engaged in the latching hole of the case, a latching member pivotally connected to the frame by the pivot, and a resilient member. The latching member includes an inner end and an outer end at opposite sides of the pivot. The outer end of the latching member is engaged in the latching hole. The resilient member abuts against the inner end of the latching member such that the inner end of the latching member biases the inner body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Hai-Chen Zhou
  • Patent number: 8379388
    Abstract: A server including a rack, at least one chassis, a plurality of electronic modules, and a cable module is provided. The rack has an opening. The chassis is movably disposed in the rack along a first axis, and moves in and out the rack through the opening. The electronic modules are vertically and detachably disposed in the chassis. A plurality of channels parallel to a second axis and each of the channels is disposed between two adjacent electronic modules, and the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis. The cable module is disposed at a side of the chassis. The cable module is connected to at least one of the electronic modules. When the chassis is moved out from the rack, the electronic module connected to the cable module is next to the opening of the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventors: Yi-Hsuan Chen, Chi-Hua Yeh, De-Yang Wu, Ting-Kai Chen, Chin-Yuan Li, Chih-Han Kuo
  • Patent number: 8373982
    Abstract: A computer device includes a chassis, a rail disposed in the chassis, an electronic module slidably disposed on the rail, a cable set connected to the electronic device and a cable arranging module. The cable arranging module includes a fixed frame and a flexible frame. The fixed frame extends along a first axis parallel to and under the rail. The flexible frame is connected between the fixed frame and the electronic module. The cable set is located in the fixed frame and the flexible frame. When the electronic module is located in the chassis, a part of the flexible frame is supported on the rail and located on a second axis parallel to the first axis. When the electronic module slides out from the chassis, the flexible frame supported on the rail moves away from the rail along the second axis and at least partially moves to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Yang Zhang
  • Patent number: 8369073
    Abstract: A multiple hard drive connection system includes a first backplane, a second backplane, and a card assembly. The first backplane includes a pass-through and a first socket, and couples to a control system such that the first socket is in electrical communication with the control system. The second backplane is adjacent to and spaced apart from the first backplane, includes a second socket aligned with the pass-through, and couples to the control system such that the second socket is in electrical communication with the control system. The card assembly includes a first edge card connected to the first socket and a second edge card extending through the pass-through and connected to the second socket. The card assembly couples to a hard drive such that the hard drive is in electrical communication with the control system via the first backplane, the second backplane, and the card assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Minh N. Trinh, Mostafa Pakzad, Suleyman Attila Yolar, Peter H. Greilach, Henry Kuo, Linh G. Tran
  • Patent number: 8369087
    Abstract: A computer server system includes a server cabinet, and at least one server accommodated in the server cabinet. The server forms a fixing structure at each of four corners thereof. In addition, the server cabinet includes fixing structures which are correspondingly matched with the fixing structures of the server. The fixing structure of the server cabinet can be in the form of protrusions, mounting holes, and engagement holes. The fixing structure of the server can be in the form of ears and mounting grooves. The server is mounted in the server cabinet by means of the fixing structures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Yi Wu, Xiao-Zhu Chen
  • Patent number: 8363414
    Abstract: A server system includes a chassis, a first cover, and a second cover. The chassis defines an opening. The first cover is secured to the chassis and defines a recess for receiving a disk drive. The second cover is secured to the chassis. The first cover is rotatable between a first position, where the first and second covers cover the opening, and a second position, where the first cover is rotated away from the second cover. The recess is located outside the chassis when the first cover is in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Jun-Xiong Zhang, Jie Yang
  • Patent number: 8363418
    Abstract: An interposer substrate includes an array of interconnects in the interposer substrate, the array of connectors arranged in accordance with an array of interconnects for a processor on a circuit substrate, at least one conductive trace in the interposer substrate in connection with at least one connector in the array of interconnects, the conductive trace arranged parallel to the interposer substrate such that no electrical connection exists between the connector in the interposer substrate and a corresponding one of the interconnects for the processor on the circuit substrate, and at least one peripheral circuit residing on the interposer substrate in electrical connection with the conductive trace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Morgan/Weiss Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Morgan Johnson, Frederick G. Weiss
  • Publication number: 20130016482
    Abstract: A lid opening and closing mechanism includes a casing having an opening, an inner lid provided in the opening, and an outer lid operable to close the opening. The outer lid has a door operable to cover the inner lid, a hinge operable to be bended and unbended to open and close the door. The inner lid has a projection portion that protrudes from a surface of the inner lid. The hinge can move in a direction from the hinge to the door, so that the hinge is accommodated inside the casing when the door is closed, and is pulled outside the casing when the door is opened. When the hinge moves while the state of the door changes from the closed state to the opened state, the hinge goes onto the projection portion to be bended by the projection portion to a direction to outside the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Masami FUKUHARA
  • Publication number: 20130016850
    Abstract: A withdrawable portable device mounting apparatus is provided in a vehicle audio system, in which a mount capable of mounting a portable electronic device is drawn out using an electromotive force with a very simple manipulation by pressing a drive button or the like. The apparatus may include a case, a front panel provided at a front surface of the case to have a control panel, a mounting unit loading hole, and a loading button, a drive unit configured to drive a mounting unit through a mounting unit loading hole of the front panel in a withdrawable manner, a loading unit mutually operated with the drive unit to allow the mounting unit to be drawn in or out, and a mounting unit inserted into the front panel in a folded state during a drawing-in operation, and unfolded through the mounting unit loading hole during a drawing-out operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Byungmu HUH, Kyoungjoung Kim, Yuonui Chong
  • Publication number: 20130016991
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a functional unit, an electric circuit board, a pivotable support member, an outer cover, and wiring. The functional unit is disposed inside the electronic apparatus. The electric circuit board is configured to control the functional unit. The pivotable support member is shaped rectangular having a vertical length that is shorter than a horizontal length thereof and is pivotally movable about a pivoting axis defined to extend along one horizontally extending side of the pivotable support member between a closed position in which the pivotable support member covers the functional unit and an open position in which the functional unit is exposed. The outer cover is disposed more outwardly than the pivotable support member. The wiring passes through a pivoting axis side of the pivotable support member to connect the functional unit to the electric circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventor: Takeshi NISHIYAMA
  • Patent number: 8355256
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for holding a data storage device. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket to receive the data storage device, and a latching unit. The bracket includes a first side plate. The latching unit includes a fixing tray fixed to the first side plate, a sliding member slidably mounted in the fixing tray, and a pushing member pivotably mounted to the fixing tray. The pushing member includes a pressed portion operable of resisting against the sliding member, and a moving portion to abut against the data storage device. When the sliding member is slid in the fixing tray to move the pressed portion, the pushing member is rotated. Therefore, the moving portion is rotated to eject the data storage device from the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Jia-Qi Fu
  • Patent number: 8339781
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis, a rail module and an electronic module. The rail module includes a rail, first and second sliding elements. The rail disposed in the chassis has a locking slot. The first sliding element slidably disposed on the rail has an elastic piece. The elastic piece has a locking hook facing the rail. The second sliding element slidably disposed on the first sliding element and fixed to the electronic module is suitable of sliding along a path relatively to the first sliding element. The locking hook leaning against the rail is located on the path. The locking hook is suitable of being pushed by the second sliding element to be buckled to the locking slot and moves away from the path. Then, the second sliding element crosses the elastic piece for sliding along the first sliding element, and the electronic module moves out from the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Yang Zhang
  • Patent number: 8335075
    Abstract: A cable arranging module suitable for an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a chassis and an electronic module disposed pluggably to the chassis. The cable arranging module includes a cable set, a fixed frame and a chain structure. The cable set is connected to the electronic module. The fixed frame is fixed in the chassis. The chain structure is connected between the fixed frame and the electronic module. The fixed frame and the chain structure form a chamber for containing the cable set. When the electronic module is located in the chassis, the chain structure is bended and contained in the chassis. When the electronic module is pulled out from the chassis, the chain structure drives the cable set to be curved and move. When the electronic module is pulled out entirely, the chain structure is extended and at least partially located out of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Yang Zhang
  • Patent number: 8335076
    Abstract: A server includes a chassis, a middle plate, a transfer plate, a hard disc module, a main board module and a cable arranging module. The chassis has a bottom plate, two side plates, a front end and a back end. The middle plate divides the chassis into first and second sub-spaces. The transfer plate is disposed in the first sub-space. The main board module and the hard disc module are disposed in the two sub-spaces respectively and suitable for being pulled out from the front end. The cable arranging module includes a fixing frame, a chain structure and a cable set. The fixing frame is fixed on the middle plate. The chain structure is connected between the fixing frame and the hard disc module. The cable set is fixed on the fixing frame and the chain structure and electrically connected to the transfer plate and the hard disc module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Yang Zhang
  • Patent number: 8331085
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis, first and second rails, first and second sliding elements and a hard disc module. The chassis has two side plates and a front end. The first and second rails configured in the chassis are parallel to the side plates. The first and second sliding elements are slidably configured on the first and second rails respectively. The hard disc module includes a hard disc frame and hard discs pluggably configured therein. The hard disc frame has a back end and first and second sides parallel to the side plates. The second side has hard disc plugging openings. The first and second sliding elements respectively connect the first side and the back end. The hard disc frame is located between the first and second rails. The hard disc module is suitable for being pulled out from the chassis when the first and second sliding elements slide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Yang Zhang
  • Patent number: 8325485
    Abstract: A display system is disclosed for an information system component that includes a case with a first connector. The display system comprises a housing, a screen mounted on the housing and configured to display information, a control mounted on the housing for controlling an aspect of operation of the screen, and a mount structure configured to connect the housing to the information system component. The mount structure is configured to removably mount the housing on the case of the information system component. The mount structure includes a second connector configured to removably connect to the first connector on the case of the information system component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Gateway, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Haugen, Barry Silvester